For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,221 students in Lincoln County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, MO are Elsberry High School, Troy Buchanan High School and Silex High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Lincoln County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Troy Buchanan High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Lincoln County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elsberry High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
138 Tomahawk Dr
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Gr: 9-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Troy Buchanan High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1190 Old Cap-au-gris
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-5148
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-5148
Gr: 9-12 | 2,174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Silex High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
64 Hwy Uu
Silex, MO 63377
(573) 384-5227
Silex, MO 63377
(573) 384-5227
Gr: 6-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Winfield High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3920 East Hwy 47
Winfield, MO 63389
(636) 668-8130
Winfield, MO 63389
(636) 668-8130
Gr: 9-12 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
198 Avery Ln
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-8800
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-8800
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Lincoln County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
711 W College
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-4623
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-4623
Gr: 5-6 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
80 Elm Tree Rd
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
(636) 366-4450
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
(636) 366-4450
Gr: 9 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, MO include Elsberry High School, Troy Buchanan High School and Silex High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lincoln County?
5 public high schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lincoln County include: Silex High School vs. Troy Buchanan High School, Elsberry High School vs. Silex High School, Winfield High School vs. Troy Buchanan High School
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